Singapore, Indonesia Establish Joint Task Force to Combat Transboundary Haze
Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to establish a joint task force to combat the transboundary haze caused by forest and peatland fires. Both nations will strengthen enforcement against illegal burning and pursue companies linked to the fires.
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